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Illustrator Richard Jones Language English Publication date 2014 Originally published 2014 Page count 316 Publisher Puffin Books | 4.1/5 Goodreads Country England Subject Wartime Media type Paperback & eBook Genre Children's literature OCLC 872701578 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Soldier's Friend is a 2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix and published by Puffin Books.
Contents
Plot
The story follows the friendship of a dog, Sammy, and a cat, Mouser, during the First World War.
Reception
The novel was well received. "Lottie Longshanks", reviewing for The Guardian, stated that "the book is well written and easy to read" and that "it brings that time in history to life so vividly." Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'lovereading4kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".
Penguin Schools, along with website TeachItPrimary, provide a pack of activities based on the book to use as a teaching resource in primary schools.
References
A Soldier's Friend Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA